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Fill out the Irvine Foundation's New Survey!

The James Irvine Foundation is conducting a survey about all levels of leadership for California-based organizations. Make your voice heard!      » Continued

City of LA Budget Hearing

DCA Budget HearingCity of LA Dept. of Cultural Affairs Budget Hearing Recap!

On Thursday, May 1st ten members of the arts community provided public comment to the City of LA's Budget and Finance Committee. In a year of big budget cuts, Arts for LA felt is was especialy important to have a strong showing of support for DCA, its new leadership and the impending cultural master plan.

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At What Level Should Government Support NonProfit Arts Organizations?

AB 2728

California Assembly Member Karnette (D-54) has introduced another bill that proposes to fund the California Arts Council by transfering 20% of the sales tax generated by the sale of arts-related purchases at a time when the General Fund has acheived an ongoing structural balance.  AB2728 must pass the Assembly Appropriations Committee on May 7th to stay alive. California Arts Advocates is advocating fiercely for the passage of AB2728.  They are urging stakeholders to fax letters to Ms. Karnette at (916) 319-2181.      » Continued

2007 Candidate Survey

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Arts for LA, in partnership with the Arts for All: County Los Angeles County Arts Commission Blueprint for Arts Education recently conducted a survey of school board candidates running for a seat in 20, of 28 Arts for All school districts in LA County. The goal of the survey is to to assess candidate's awareness of and commitment to arts education in the district.

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This community portal is made possible through a partnership with Arts for All* and the California Community Foundation. Arts for LA is a proud affiliate of Americans for the Arts.

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*2007-08 Pooled Fund members:
The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation, Boeing, The Angell Foundation, The Getty Foundation, The Jewish Community Foundation, Sony Pictures Entertainment, The Target Corporation, Warner Bros. Entertainment. Targeted Funding Partners: The Dana Foundation, Los Angeles County Arts Commission, The Herb Alpert Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts. Previous members: Creative Artists Agency, Entertainment Industry Foundation, JPMorgan Chase Foundation, The James Irvine Foundation, The Thelma Pearl Howard Foundation.